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Dodonaea viscosa
Dodonaea viscosa (L.) Jacq.
Florida Hopbush, Hopseed Bush, Switch Sorrel, Varnish Leaf, Hopbush, Chapoliztle, Casol
Sapindaceae (Soapberry Family)
Synonym(s): Dodonaea ehrenbergii, Dodonaea elaeagnoides, Dodonaea eriocarpa, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. amphioxea, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. confertior, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. costulata, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. degeneri, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. forbesii, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. glabrescens, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. hillebrandii, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. hosakana, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. lanaiensis, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. molokaiensis, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. oblonga, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. obtusior, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. pallida, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. sherffii, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. skottsbergii, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. vaccinioides, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. varians, Dodonaea eriocarpa var. waimeana, Dodonaea jamaicensis, Dodonaea microcarya, Dodonaea sandwicensis, Dodonaea sandwicensis var. latifolia, Dodonaea sandwicensis var. simulans, Dodonaea spathulata, Dodonaea stenoptera, Dodonaea stenoptera var. fauriei, Dodonaea thunbergiana, Dodonaea viscosa var. angustifolia, Dodonaea viscosa var. arborescens, Dodonaea viscosa var. linearis, Dodonaea viscosa var. spathulata, Ptelea viscosa
USDA Symbol: DOVI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)
A tropical shrub or small tree, of variable shape and form, usually growing to 12 ft. high. Attractive three-winged fruits, splashed with red or purple, are preceded by axillary clusters of small, pale-yellow to reddish flowers. Lance-shaped, evergreen leaves are 2 1/2-5 in. long and shiny.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 12 feet tall.
Leaf: Red
Fruit: Winged capsule.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: May flower year-round under the right conditions.
Distribution
USA: AZ , FL , HINative Distribution: S. AZ; s. FL
Native Habitat: Dry, rocky slopes & canyons; grassy savannas; coastal hammocks
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rocky soils, often on limestone.
Conditions Comments: Very tolerant of salt spray and withstands strong winds.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FACU | UPL | FACU | UPL |
Bibliography
Bibref 995 - Native Landscaping from El Paso to L.A. (2000) Wasowski, S. and A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dodonaea viscosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dodonaea viscosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dodonaea viscosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-16Research By: TWC Staff